This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 22, 2026 (31 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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STY as a word: A pen or enclosure for swine; (figurative) A messy, dirty or debauched place.
STY has been an answer 19 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
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